The Finance office would like to announce the schedule for processing check requests during the shortened Christmas week:
Questions? Please reach out to accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Thank you!
On Thursday, Dec. 17, a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Stevens Center, EHS, Hoover, Murdock Library, Ross, Bauman and Duke Athletic Center will take place.
During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the buildings will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.
If you plan to be inside these buildings that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email and we can contact you.
Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the buildings. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Hadlock Student Center will take place.
During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the building will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.
If you plan to be inside the building that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email, and we can contact you.
Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the building. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.
Due to the Christmas break holiday, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all payroll items (check requests and approvals, contracts, temporary employee timesheets, etc.) turned in to HR by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11.
Regular employee timesheets and student timesheets for December can be locked at the end of the month as usual.
Questions? Contact Beth Hampton at bhampton@georgefox.edu.
The city of Newberg is continuing its work on the drain lines in Newberg. Tomorrow (Thursday), they will be closing a portion of Meridian Street for approximately three to five hours, starting in the morning. Please be advised.
Thank you!Â
The November 30-day Challenge is over! Thank you everyone who participated. We hope it boosted your energy and helped you feel better. If that’s the case, you are a winner!
We also drew three prizes today, and the lucky winners are Rusty St Cyr, Linda Samek and Donna Kestek. Congratulations! Please stop by HR to pick up your prizes.
We encourage everyone to do something healthy two to three times a week regularly. It can be something as easy as taking a longer dog walk or soaking in a bathtub. We also know that sometimes it is hard to come up with new ideas or get started, so we are sharing what worked for our November Challenge participants with you.
Be well and stay hydrated!
– HR
Time to knock out your “last-minute gift” list! Today (Wednesday) and online only, get 30% off T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats from the Bruin Store. Visit our website for details.Â
If you’re local, you are always welcome to pick up your order in the store (please specify at checkout)! We will be here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and open by appointment only.
Once you receive notification that your order is ready to be picked up, call the store at 503-554-2540 and schedule a time to come in.
The Staff Development Committee would like to invite all employees to a mini virtual Fall Staff Conference tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. We will spend an hour of restorative time to take a deep breath from a long, stressful semester and give thanks to our God who has brought us through it.Â
During this time, we’ll hear from:
This event is open to all employess! To access the Zoom link for your calendar, please complete this RSVP form and the link will be provided in the confirmation message.
Questions? Contact the Staff Development Committee at sdc@georgefox.edu.
The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.
This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
The university’s theatre program invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickins’ classic A Christmas Carol, an audio show presented like an old-time radio drama, later this month.
This delightful digital file for your ears (there is no visual component to it) will be available at your convenience between Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 27.
Students and employees of the university are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available by contacting Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.
Here are ticket instructions:
For more information about the show, visit the theatre department’s website.
Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is collecting strategies for supporting students that faculty members have implemented. The plan is to share ideas and practices with our community as we work together to support students in their educational and vocational endeavors.
Faculty members are invited to answer the following question using this form:
Your response can be as brief or as elaborate as you desire. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).
Your Concur reports for November are now due. Please be sure all reports are current and submit them by Thursday, Dec. 10.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Kathi Becker kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166.
To reduce cost over winter break, several trash bins and recycling containers will be locked. The trash and recycling bins that are available are as follows:
Trash locations open:
Recycling locations open:
To avoid messes and to discourage vermin, do not drop trash or recycling in areas with locked bins.
Thank you! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
The Richter Committee is pleased to let you know that a series of video presentations from our 2020-21 Richter Scholars is available for viewing on YouTube. In lieu of a poster symposium during fall semester, we asked each participant to record a five- to eight-minute presentation of their research.
You are encouraged to view the videos and send your thanks, encouragement and questions to the individual scholars. Their work is outstanding, and we would like to celebrate this achievement with them. You can access the videos at this link.
Be on the lookout for a second cohort of scholars to present later in spring semester.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the state will implement new independent contractor guidelines. In preparation for the changes, George Fox has revamped how we evaluate independent contractors and non-employee check requests. Join one of these sessions to learn about the changes.Â
Questions? Contact Amilcar Del Cid at adelcid@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center will remain closed until further notice. Indoor recreation facilities are unfortunately outlined as a prohibited activity at this time.
Once we can get our cases down in Yamhill County and reach a lower risk category, then we may reopen. Thank you for your patience!
Due to the Christmas break holiday, we will have fewer days to process the regular December payroll. Please have all payroll items (check requests, contracts, temporary employee timesheets, approvals, etc.) turned in to HR by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11.
Regular employee timesheets and student timesheets for December can be locked at the end of the month as usual.
All George Fox employees are invited to shop at Nike and Columbia employee stores this month. Please see individual passes for more information. Please note: These passes are valid at the in-person stores only. Enjoy!
Your school ID, personal ID, and a copy of the pass are all you need to shop at the employee stores.
Nike Employee Store Pass
This pass is valid Dec. 1-7
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Columbia Employee Store PassÂ
This pass is valid Dec. 4-27
Store Hours:
Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Questions? Sara Reamy sreamy@georgefox.edu
We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend! Today’s Wellness Wednesday edition is about gratitude. Read this interesting article about how gratitude changes you and your brain.
A quick reminder for participants in the November 30-Day challenge: Please submit your calendar entries online or directly to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu by this Friday, Dec. 4. We will draw prizes early next week!
Just a reminder: Please continue to use the CampusClear app daily, and be sure to report any symptoms, close contacts or positive COVID-19 tests through the COVID Reporting Form.
Thank you!
– HR
